Description
These Apricot Coconut Pecan Bars are a deliciously chewy and naturally sweet snack made with dried apricots, unsweetened shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans, bound together with honey and coconut oil. Perfect for a healthy treat, these bars are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Other
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars later.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the chopped dried apricots, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until well distributed.
- Melt Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt the coconut oil. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Pour the melted coconut oil mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to coat all the dry ingredients evenly with the wet mixture, ensuring the bars will hold together.
- Press Mixture Into Pan: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it down firmly and evenly to form a compact layer for the bars.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges start turning a golden brown color, indicating the bars are baked through.
- Cool and Cut: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment paper and cut into 9 equal squares.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to make the bars vegan.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For added texture, consider tossing the nuts in a little cinnamon before mixing.
- Make sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together well.
- These bars work well as a quick grab-and-go snack or a light breakfast option.
